113 Status of the Continental Quest! (1/2)
On their way back to the ship, Pedro took the time to talk to Paul.
”Paul, I want to talk to you about the arrangement of the fleet.”
”Arrangement?” Paul asked in a confused tone, ”I'm totally fine with you being the Captain, Senior.”
Pedro smiled in response and said, ”That's good to hear from you. But... What I wanted to talk about is the assignment of tasks. Remember that there should be, at least, one of the highest-ranking officers to remain on board the Head Ship Karakoa?”
”Yeah.”
”As of now, there's only the two of us.” He said, ”I know that this would be a selfish request but... I would like you to be the one in charge of the ships. I mean... You are definitely more knowledgable than me in terms of control and navigation of the ships.”
Paul Solares laughed in response and said, ”You think too highly of me, Senior. But if you say so, then it would be my honor.”
Pedro laughed in response and said, ”Great! Great! Now, I am at ease that the ships are in good hands.”
”Rest assured, Senior! I'll protect what our mentors handed over to us, even with my life!”
With Paul's assurance, Pedro was relieved.
Truth be told, Pedro had planned to leave the ship under the command of his friend, Aldo, or Talia. Although he trusts the NPC more than players, both in strength and loyalty, he could establish a more decent control over players through real-life contracts.
However, because of the relationship of Paul Solares to their mentors, Pedro was assured that Paul could be reliable and trusted in aspects relating to the ships. At the same time, the hierarchy and respect established by their mentors had given him an almost equivalent control, that he would have had to players, towards Paul Solares.
Hence, Other than Paul and Beatrice, Pedro couldn't think of another NPC that he could trust to command the ships.
As for Mathew, He was like a 'General' to Pedro. If Pedro needed to go to war on land, he needed to be present by his side.
As for Faunia, She was like his 'bodyguard' or a personal Knight whose job was to protect him from harm. Hence, it was only natural for her to be with him most of the time.
While Sabrina... She was the hardest person to predict. Pedro wanted to give not only Sabrina but all of his 'groupmates' freedom to choose whether they want to chill on the ship or not. So, he didn't consider them playing the game full time and just being stuck managing the ships.
Worst comes to worst, He could only rely on Aldo, his closest friend, to 'temporarily' take that role. Well... Fortunately, Paul and Beatrice have rejoined their Fleet and one of his problems was solved.
Before he entered the Combined Bridge and Control Center, CBCR, of the ship, Pedro changed his overcoat from the 'newbie' overcoat provided for new members to the overcoat that was given to him by Vice Almirante Soledad. Afterward, he went in.
”Everything ready?” He asked.
Paul Solares nodded in response and said, ”Yes, Senior!”
”Let's go!” He said, ”Full speed! To Aquari Continent!”
Paul nodded and commanded the crew inside the CBCR, ”Full speed! South!”
”Yes, Commander!” Everyone shouted in response.